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Systems and methods for protecting a vehicle at an intersection

US11851063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2021
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/106
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for protecting a vehicle at an intersection are disclosed herein. One embodiment detects that the vehicle is stopped at the intersection at one of a first position and a second position; detects that a driver of the vehicle is pressing on an accelerator pedal of the vehicle; delays acceleration of the vehicle automatically by a first predetermined period, when the vehicle has been detected at the first position; and delays acceleration of the vehicle automatically by a second predetermined period, when the vehicle has been detected at the second position. Delaying acceleration of the vehicle automatically prevents the vehicle from being struck by a cross-traffic vehicle that has proceeded through the intersection against a first traffic signal in a red-light state.

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